Name 5 most important problems caused by pollution. Consult Ex. 8 b in your textbook for ideas

1. The burning of fossil fuels and the release of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are causing Global Warming because of the farming of the earth.

2. T he toxic chemicals released into the air settle into plants and water sources.

3. Breathing polluted air puts you at a higher risk for asthma and other respiratory diseases.

4. Water pollution affects marine life which is one of our food sources.

5. Diseases such as amoebiasis, typhoid and hookworm are caused by polluted drinking water.